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Exclusive: How MCCC Alumnus Seth Compas Paved His Way to Professional Basketball in Germany
From the basketball courts of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), alumnus Seth Compas turned his lifelong passion into a story of triumph, crediting his time at MCCC as the turning point in his journey toward success in the sport. Now Compas is taking his athletic skills abroad. The 23-year-old shooting guard from Blue Bell is…
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Step Back in Time at Mechanicsville’s Best of France Antiques
Best of France Antiques in Mechanicsville doubles as a retail destination and roadside attraction, writes Olivia Harrison for The Signal. When antique collectors and passersby approach the store on Route 202, they are met with eight-foot-tall dinosaur statues. This prehistoric decoration is only a taste of the whimsical experience that Best of France has…
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Local Bucks Beer Festival and Credit Union Team Up to Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Beer festivals have a history of supporting local charities and the Bucks Beer Bash happening March 9th at The Fuge in Warminster is no exception. Event host and CEO of The Fuge Sam Cravero envisioned an event that not only allows attendees to celebrate the community of local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries but also…
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Recreation Centers Throughout Bucks County Looking for Summer Workers
Recreation centers throughout Bucks County have already started hiring for summer positions while others have opened enrollments for their summer camp programs, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bensalem Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting employment applications for the 2024 summer recreation programs. Bensalem residents aged 16 and older are…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Events at Penn State Abington Delve into English professors’ Research on Satire, Imagining Feb. 27
Two public events at Penn State Abington on Feb. 27 will highlight the research of Marissa Nicosia, associate professor of Renaissance literature at Abington, and her longtime colleague Andrew Bricker, an associate professor of English literature at Ghent University in Belgium. Beginning at noon in the Lares Building, Bricker will deliver his lecture “Validating the Vicious: Rationalizing Satire’s Failures…
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Local Nonprofit Teams with Bucks Beer Bash for Safer Driving
A Bucks County nonprofit wants to make driving safer for everyone and now organizers of a major local beer event are teaming up to help them spread the word. The Bucks County Community Traffic Safety program is part of TMA Bucks and is focused on reducing the number of highway deaths in Bucks County through…
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Montgomery County Community College Student Receives National Student Technology Award
A Montgomery County Community College student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named the recipient of the 2023-2024 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award by The League for Innovation in the Community College. Computer Networking and Cybersecurity major Drew Dearden is designated as the award’s Student Technology Champion. The national award honors deserving students who demonstrate special talent…
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Inside Abington Native Bradley Cooper’s $6.5 Million New Hope Farmhouse
Award-winning actor and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper acquired a 33-acre farmhouse in New Hope, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. This $6.5 million purchase is amid his budding romance with supermodel Gigi Hadid, whose mother Yolanda, resides nearby. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom house dating back to 1704, spans over 6,300…
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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Set to Transform Montgomery County Bank into Latest Taproom
It’s a big year for Bristol’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing, as the brewing company plans to expand in Montgomery County, writes Tom Sofield for LevittownNow. The brewery plans to open a 3,100-square-foot taproom in the former Harleysville National Bank, which was built in 1929. The new location is also slated to be part of…
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Bid on Treasures at Lancaster County’s One-of-a-Kind Mud Sales
The longstanding tradition of “mud sales” in Lancaster County is returning on February 24, giving folks the opportunity to mingle with the Amish at a one-of-a-kind open-air auction. Running through mid-April, the mud sales set up shop on the grounds of small-town fire companies throughout the county. These mud sales or auctions have been around…
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Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation to Expand to Regional and State Levels
Montgomery County Community College, in collaboration with Ken Baker, President/CEO of NewAge Industries, is announcing the evolvement of the Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation (Baker Center). In December 2020, the MCCC Foundation received a $3 million gift from Baker to seed the development of the Baker Center. This gift allowed…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County track stretches for 12.25 miles. Spectators and travelers can revel in Pennsylvania scenic gems on this hour-long drive. The byway begins in Wilmington, Delaware, and traverses across state lines into…
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Discover the Luxury and Community at Blue Bell Country Club’s Open House February 24
Blue Bell Country Club is hosting an Open House event set to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. As they usher in the new membership year, the club is extending a warm invitation to individuals and families seeking a dynamic community and a vibrant social life. …
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$700K Converted Garage Home in Nearby Fountain Hill Causing a Stir on TikTok
A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok, writes Geoff Weiss for Business Insider. A nearly $700,000 garage converted into a family residence was featured in a video by Tiktoker, Zillowtastrophess. The 4,000 square-foot residence is considered “loft-style,” and features three…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for two positions, including the Manager of Disability Services position and the Part-Time Academic Advisor position. The Manager of Disability is responsible for counseling and advising and securing services for students with disabilities. The job description also requires the following tasks: This position requires the new hire to…
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Attention Montco Travelers: Trenton-Mercer Airport Offers Spring Flights to Major Cities Starting at $19
Montgomery County travelers looking for a cheap vacation can cross the Delaware River for tickets starting at $19 out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Frontier Airlines is offering flights starting at $19 the spring of 2024 at these select locations: Upcoming “blackout dates” where passengers can take…
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Warrington Welcomes Dirty Dough: A New Spot for Stuffed Cookie Lovers
Warrington is welcoming a scrumptious new business that offers a selection of “stuffed” cookies to melt in your mouth, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Dirty Dough Cookies opened its doors last week, with a menu full of “thicker, softer, and gooier cookies.” Patrons can munch on the “Brookie” which is loaded with…
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